Senior Director of Finance

Senior Director of Finance

Location: Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Sector: Industrial Technology / Advanced Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Director

About the Opportunity

Franklin Craft Search is partnering with a leading business in the industrial technology and advanced manufacturing sector to identify an accomplished finance leader for a key senior leadership position.

This is an opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to lead a multi-site finance function, influence strategic decision-making and drive financial and operational performance within an international business.

Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, improving business performance and supporting sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams across multiple locations, building capability and supporting professional growth.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, accounting controls and compliance.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning, providing insight into business performance and future opportunities.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, margins, operating costs, productivity and other key performance indicators.
• Drive improvements in working capital, cash flow, inventory and overall financial efficiency.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, R&D, operations and commercial teams to support informed business decisions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX and relevant accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting systems, data quality and operational effectiveness.
• Present clear financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support business strategy and profitable growth.

About You

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of technical finance expertise, commercial awareness and proven leadership experience.

You will ideally have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years of progressive experience across finance and accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrable experience leading finance teams and developing talent.
• A strong background in financial reporting, controllership, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and working capital management.
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance and revenue recognition.
• Experience with in manufacturing, industrial technology or another complex operational environment.
• Exposure to global or multi-site organisations and the ability to work effectively across different functions and locations.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems, alongside advanced Excel skills.
• An interest in leveraging digital tools and AI to improve productivity, analysis and financial decision-making.
• A CPA, CMA or MBA would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers significant scope to influence business strategy, improve operational performance and lead a finance function within a technology-driven international environment.

It would suit a forward-thinking finance leader who enjoys balancing hands-on financial oversight with strategic business partnering and is motivated by the opportunity to progress into broader senior finance leadership.